Watch China's West - Yunnan Province and Guizhou Province

Yunnan, located in the southwest plateau area of China, refers to "the place south of the colorful clouds". The province's climate ranges from that in the frigid zone, temperate zone, subtropical zone to tropical zone. As a result, Yunnan has rich zoological and botanical resources. High mountains, valleys, snow-capped peaks, glaciers and plateau meadow contribute greatly to enrich the tourism resources of the province. These also contribute to the Yunnan's fast economic development. "The Southern Silk Road", or actually ancient caravan trails, wound its way across the province to Southeast Asia and South Asia in ancient times, becoming a major international trade route at the time. Guizhou is located in the mountainous plateau where peaks towering in the sky, rivers flowing down deepvalleys and the complicated karst terrain combine to make up unique landscapes. Its relatively secluded geography makes it possible for the primitive cultures of various ethnic groups to remain intact. So, a dazzling array of ethnic cultures and customs is presented in the province. Besides, Guizhou abounds in mineral and water resources. With the development of industry and transport system in the province, this land that has beautiful landscapes and yet economically backward will be galvanized into life.